sillas

SEE-yasˈsiʎas

“sillas” means “chairs” in Spanish (pieces of furniture for sitting).

chairs

Also: seats

NounfA1

Mexico

Three simple, brightly colored chairs (red, blue, and yellow) standing side-by-side on a light wooden floor.

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Necesitamos tres sillas más para la cena.

We need three more chairs for dinner.

Las sillas de la oficina son muy cómodas.

The office chairs are very comfortable.

Hay muchas sillas vacías en el auditorio.

There are many empty seats in the auditorium.

Word Connections

Synonyms

asientos (seats)
butacas (armchairs (theater seats))

Common Collocations

sillas de madera – wooden chairs
mover las sillas – to move the chairs

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Words that translate to "sillas" in Spanish:

chairs→seats→

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Quick Quiz: sillas

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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'sillas'?

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👥 Word Family▼

silla(chair (singular)) — Noun

sillón(armchair) — Noun

silletero(chair-maker) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

rodillasardillas

📚 Etymology▼

'Sillas' comes from the singular noun 'silla,' which developed from the Latin word *sella*, meaning 'seat' or 'saddle.' It has been a core piece of furniture vocabulary in Spanish for centuries.

First recorded: Medieval period (as 'silla')

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: sediaFrench: selle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sillas' always feminine?

Yes, 'sillas' is the plural of 'silla,' which is a feminine noun. You must always use feminine articles and descriptive words with it (e.g., *unas sillas* or *sillas nuevas*).

How do I say 'wheelchair'?

The term is 'silla de ruedas,' which literally means 'chair of wheels.' If you are talking about multiple wheelchairs, you would say 'sillas de ruedas'.